Since its establishment in 1860, the Maison Baguès has been an emblem of French sophistication in luxury lighting design. Each piece the firm makes is hand-assembled using traditional techniques in order to emphasize the elegance and excellence of their detailed artisanal work. Still the epitome of savoir-faire, Maison Baguès’ luxurious chandeliers, floor lamps and other lighting fixtures are prized for their craftsmanship, beauty and harmony.
The master metalsmith Noël Baguès founded the company as specialists in liturgical bronzes, but by 1880 the company had expanded into the production of bronze light fixtures in response to the development of electrical lighting. Carried on by Noël’s son Eugène and grandsons Victor and Robert, Maison Baguès continued to progress, adding intricately detailed iron lighting collections in the 1920s as well as stair banisters, gates and accessory tables.
Baguès began selling internationally in the interwar period, expanding the company’s operation to New York, Rome and Cairo. Noted for their high-end handcrafted work, such as complex carved sconces and hand-strung crystal chandeliers, Maison Baguès appealed to an elite clientele.
While Baguès’ Art Deco crystal lighting fixtures drew the most attention, the company was also known for bespoke metalwork that drew commissions from important interior designers and decorating firms such as Maison Jansen and Raymond Subes. The idiosyncratic genius Armand-Albert Rateau used Maison Baguès accessories to decorate the interiors of Jeanne Lanvin’s town home in 1928. Maison Baguès products have also been featured in luxury hotels like Paris's George V and the Savoy in London.
Today, Maison Baguès continues its history of delicate, detailed work and devotes much of its enterprise to preserving the company’s heritage through restoration. Their efforts are worth it.
As you will see on 1stDibs, Maison Baguès remains the last word in classic French lighting and metalwork.
Italian Mid-Century Modern Bamboo and Rattan Bar / Serving Cart, Franco Albini
By Franco Albini
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important Italian Mid-Century Modern rattan and glass bar or serving cart in the style of Franco Albini. The piece is unique in linking traditional materials (rattan, bamboo...
Bamboo, Rattan
Italian Mid-Century Modern Bamboo & Rattan Bar Cart, Franco Albini
By Franco Albini
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important Italian Mid-Century Modern rattan and glass bar or serving cart in the style of Franco Albini. The piece is unique in linking traditional materials (rattan, bamboo...
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
French Midcentury Brass Faux Bamboo & Patinated Mirror Side Table, Maison Bagues
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant and Timeless, French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Brass Faux Bamboo and Patinated Mirror Double Tier Side / End or Coffee Table, by Maison Bagues, Paris, France, circa ...
Brass
French Mid-Century Brass Faux Bamboo & Travertine Console by Maison Bagues
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Brass Faux Bamboo and Travertine Console by Maison Bagues circa 1960-1970. The piece is sublimely French using a spare, modern form ...
Travertine, Brass
French Mid-Century Modern 3 Tier Lucite & Nickel Bar or Dessert Cart
Located in New York, NY
Elegant French Mid-Century Modern 3 Tier Lucite and Nickel Bar, Tea or Dessert Cart attributed to Maison Jansen, France, 1970. Additional References: Maison Bagues, Maison Charles.
Nickel
French Modern Neoclassical Gilt Iron Faux Bamboo Sofa Table / Console by Baguès
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
Elegant French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical sofa table, console, desk or vanity in gilt Iron faux bamboo by Maison Baguès. The table a timele...
Marble, Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern French Maison Baguès Gilt Metal Faux Bamboo Bar Cart, 1960s
By Maison Baguès
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern French gilt metal faux bamboo bar cart with smoked glasses by Maison Baguès. This cart could be used as a side table and it can become a living room set together ...
Brass
Midcentury Maison Baguès Silvered Brass Faux Bamboo Bar Cart, 1960s, France
By Maison Baguès
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful faux bamboo serving table in heavy silvered brass with smoked grey glass plates by Maison Baguès Paris. Maison Baguès is renowned for fine brass objects and lights since its establishment in 1860. The idiosyncratic genius Armand-Albert Rateau used Maison Baguès accessories to decorate the interiors of Jeanne Lanvin’s town home...
Brass
Tris of Maison Baguès Silvered Brass Faux Bamboo Nesting Bar Cart, 1960s, France
By Maison Baguès
Located in Rome, IT
Tris of nesting side table bar cart in silvered brass and smoked mirror by Maison Baguès Paris, circa 1960. Maison Baguès is renowned for fine brass objects and lights since its establishment in 1860. The idiosyncratic genius Armand-Albert Rateau used Maison Baguès accessories to decorate the interiors of Jeanne Lanvin’s town home...
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Gilt Faux Bamboo Three Tier Bar Cart
By Maison Baguès
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous three tiered gilt faux bamboo bar cart from France. Glides effortlessly on its caster wheels. Shelves are 11 inches apart from each other. In excellent vintage condition wit...
Iron
Bronze / Brass Faux Bamboo 2-Tier Side Table, Trolley or Cart, French 1970s
By Maison Baguès
Located in London, Fitzrovia
A stylish 1970s French bronze or brass faux bamboo and smoked glass 2-tier accent, side or end table, drinks trolley or cart. Possibly by Baguès. Untouched, unpolished, on wheels. Co...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Faux Bamboo Bar Cart 1960s
By Maison Baguès
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage golden metal faux bamboo bar cart France 1960s with four glass plates and four wheels. The glass plates have no chips or damages. The condition is good wi...
Metal
